Merrill area community calendar

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FRIDAY

“Makerspace Fridays” program, 4 to 5 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Children, tweens and their parents or caregivers are welcome to come to the library to create. Simply put, a makerspace is a community center with tools, and combines manufacturing equipment, community and education. The library will have a different project each week, and all supplies will be provided. Free, and no registration required. This recurring program happens every Friday afternoon through May 19. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

Lenten fish and shrimp fries, 4 to 7:30 p.m., St. John’s Catholic Church’s dining hall, 103 N. Fourth Ave., Edgar. St. John will hold its annual Friday fish fries, from now until April 14. $7 for a three-piece fish fry, $6 for a two-piece fish fry, and $8 for a combo fish fry. Carry-outs are available by calling 715-352-3111.

Fish fries at St. Patrick’s in Halder, 4 to 8 p.m., St. Patrick’s Church (Halder), 3158 Halder Drive, Mosinee. Serving deep-fried or baked haddock and shrimp. All meals include french fries, homemade potato salad, coleslaw, rye bread, and dessert. Meals range from $9 to $15. Cash and check are accepted, but credit cards are not. Carry-outs are available by calling 715-693-2765.

“Strings in the Stacks,” featuring the music of Jeff Pockat and Susanna and Paul Gilk, 6:45 to 9 p.m., T.B. Scott Free Library’s third floor, 106 W. First St., Merrill. Harper Jeff Pockat of Appleton will perform traditional Celtic and original pieces on his Ancient Wire Strung Celtic Harp. Pockat, who has performed on his instrument since 1984, constantly researches historic music, harpers and instruments of the Celtic people. Besides performing at a wide variety of events, Pockat plays his harp in therapy settings for patients in search of relief from chronic pain and anxiety. Opening for Jeff Pockat will be Susanna and Paul Gilk of the Merrill area, who have performed folk and classical music in acoustic style since 1990. Paul plays classical guitar, accompanying Susanna playing violin on an instrument she built herself many years ago as a student in the Swiss violin-makers school in Brienz, Canton Bern. Paul and Susanna Gilk will open at 6:45 p.m., followed by Jeff Pockat’s performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Please note that after 6 p.m., the library will be open for concert attendees, but not for other library services. Refreshments will be provided. This program is part of T.B. Scott Free Library’s “Words Worth Hearing” series. For more information, call 715-536-7191, or visit www.tbscottlibrary.org

SATURDAY

“Old Time Card Party,” presented by Pommerscher Verein of Central Wisconsin (Pomeranian/German heritage group), 1 to 4 p.m., Berlin Center, 11248 Berlin Lane, Athens. Attendees will have the opportunity to play Schafskopf and other table games. Prizes, such as in olden days, will be awarded to high-scoring players, as well as “booby prizes.” Lunch and beverages will also be offered. Admission, including lunch, is $5. The Berlin Center is not located in the village of Athens. It is located in the township of Berlin, on the corner of Naugart Drive and Berlin Lane. For more information, contact Marlene Lenz at 715-536-4848.

“Baby Wants Candy” musical comedy improvisational performance, 7:30 p.m., Nicolet College’s LRC Theatre, 5364 College Drive, Rhinelander. “Baby Wants Candy” is back by popular demand. The fully-improvised musical performed by a Saturday Night Live-caliber comedy troupe will kick-off with improvisational games involving guest participation. For the second half, the audience will shout out the title of a musical that has never been performed before. The title becomes the theme for that evening’s on-the-spot musical. Tickets are $15, and can be purchased at http://www.tix.com/Event.aspx?EventCode=902769. All online orders will receive a 50-cent discount per ticket at checkout. 715-365-4646, or www.nicoletlive.com.

SUNDAY

“Sunday Night BINGO,” 7 p.m., Les & Jim’s Lincoln Lanes, 1208 N. Center Ave., Merrill. Every Sunday, HAVEN hosts BINGO. BINGO cards can be purchased starting at 5:30 p.m., and calling begins at 7 p.m. Ages 8 and older are allowed to play, but must be accompanied by an adult. BINGO packs can be purchased for $5, $9, or $14. Single sheets for special games are 50 cents each, and the single “Progressive Game” sheets are $3 each. For more information, call 715-536-1300.

MONDAY

“Crazy 8 Math Club” program, 4 to 5 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. Do you find learning math to be dull and boring? Join the “Crazy 8 Math Club,” and see how fun math can be. This weekly program will meet every Monday afternoon, and will show kids the math behind some of their favorite activities. Kids also will apply what they’ve learned by working on craft and building projects that incorporate math. Participants also learn to work together and to accept others’ ideas. Free, and open to kids in kindergarten through second grade. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

Marathon City book club: “Big Little Lies,” by Liane Moriarty, 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Meets monthly, and new attendees are always welcome. Free and open to all adults. No registration required. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

TUESDAY

“Home School Huddle” program, 1 to 2 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 224 S. Third Ave., Edgar. This event is a weekly program that invites the home school community into the library for an hour of programming, designed just for them. Families can hear stories read, and participate in various activities related to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math. Families can also pick up some ideas to incorporate into their curriculum at home. Free, with no registration required. 715-352-3155, or www.mcpl.us

“LEGO Block Party,” 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Children of all ages and their families are invited to build creative projects using LEGO blocks. All blocks will be provided. Free, and no registration is required. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

WEDNESDAY

“Knit Night,” 4 to 6:45 p.m., Marathon County Public Library, 515 Washington St., Marathon City. Knitters of all ages and experience levels, and crocheters and other fans of the needle arts are invited to gather for a night of working on knitting projects and socializing. New knitters are always welcome. The library will provide pattern books, and knitters and crocheters are asked to bring their own supplies. Free. 715-443-2775, or www.mcpl.us

Karaoke with XSIVE, 8 p.m., Happy’s Saloon, 1013 First Ave., Woodruff. Not to be confused with Happy’s Junkyard. Happy’s Saloon is the same Happy Joe, but a couple of doors west of where he was, now at the former Shooterz Saloon, and before that Frogs. Recurs once a month, and on the third Friday of the month.